Beaucroft Watches The ArcvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Beaucroft Watches The Arc at true scale

The Arc

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 at true scale

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

lowest

43.7mm

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$585

lowest

$1,375

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
n/a
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Burnt Orange
Black
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$1,375
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Beaucroft Watches The Arc

Beaucroft Watches The Arc is widely praised as an impressive value proposition, featuring a refined 38mm case with a hardened coating and captivating fumé dials. Owners highlight its sapphire crystal, the Miyota 9039 movement, and the fact that it is assembled in Great Britain. Reviewers note improved legibility from BGW9 Super-LumiNova on the hands and increased water resistance to 100 meters. One reviewer flags that the seconds hand lume placement on the counterbalance is less intuitive than a lollipop style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Beaucroft Watches The Arc highly for its refined case design and value at its price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its balanced wearability, clean British-military aesthetic, and COSC-certified accuracy. The 38mm case size aligns with a trend for smaller watches, and its mid-century design is described as ultra-legible and cool, with a gorgeous domed crystal and a MOD badge on the caseback adding charm for military enthusiasts. Some owners question its claimed military heritage compared to other brands, and a few find the 38mm size potentially too small for larger wrists. The watch features a Sellita SW200 COSC chronometer movement with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 highly for its character, perfect dimensions, and COSC-certified accuracy.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified movement and vintage military aesthetic are praised. The sub-£1,000 price point is considered remarkable for the quality.

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